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cornerback

[ kawr-ner-bak ]

noun

Football.
  1. one of two defensive backs back positioned in the secondary between the linebackers and safeties, responsible for covering the outside areas near the sidelines against end runs and pass plays.


cornerback

/ ˈɔːəˌæ /

noun

  1. American football a defensive back
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cornerback1

First recorded in 1965–70; corner + back 1
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Hunter was the first draft prospect in 27 years to have played significant time on both defence and offence in college - at cornerback and wide receiver.

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Hunter has also been playing as a cornerback and wide receiver, and won not just last year's awards for best defensive player and best receiver - he clinched the Heisman too.

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But cornerback, tight end, receiver, offensive line and, perhaps, quarterback are positions Snead could target when he oversees his 14th draft.

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But cornerback is a glaring need as well, and they’re more rare.

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It worked flawlessly last year when the Chargers raised eyebrows by picking two cornerbacks in the fifth round.

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